I had no idea that this whole thread took place underneath bl00's comment. I guess I never noticed _refugee_'s shout out? Anyways, for anybody who may come across this after this point: I can't speak for resukureipuru, but only for myself.

I have never and will never use offensive slurs such as "nigger", "faggot", "retarded", etc in real life. I fully realize the weight behind the words and how insulting they are to many people. As cliche as it is, two of my closest friends are gay. I myself am a closeted bisexual. I know these are loaded and hateful terms.

I originally posted the above phrase simply because I found it amusing and because I could identify with the phrase. It was and is directed solely at myself. Of course I realize what I am doing to myself, which is why I never bothered to respond to bl00's comment. I did believe, and still do, that I have the right to use such a phrase in reference to myself. However, I do realize that many people were offended and disconcerted by it's use. Furthermore, I really should not use it at all, in reference to myself or others, in person or online. Recognizing that Hubski is built on community, I certainly do not want to utter words and phrases that the community does not approve of.

Therefore I apologize to the Hubski community for using an inappropriate word. It will never happen again.